And Scargill, president of the National Union of Mineworkers during the strike, has even been credited by high-street menswear chain Burton as the inspiration for a new range.

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On tour: Harold Wilson on a visit to Germany in 1969

Pop star Harry, who has earned around £20million in the two years since 1D were formed on X Factor, has also nicked Wilson’s mackintosh coat look and stepped out in threads that give more than a nod to Michael Foot’s overcoats.

As well as the Burton range, top fashion house Paul Smith has designed pieces influenced by the miners.